This is my first post. I have been reluctant to join as I know so little compared to everyone here. I apologize if I seem a bit amateurish.

I have a real attraction for the medieval period, as I’m sure all here do and I was wondering if anyone new of a place in the US or Canada (preferably) that hosts the battle re-enactment (or similar events). Frankly, I have never been to one and would also like to know what it’s like. Do you play a role in the battles? How real is it? Is equipment or costume provided? Does anyone get hurt? Is there a feast? Is it only men who go or do women also attend these events?

How about Medieval Times? They have a location in Toronto. I've never been to one of their shows, but a friend who went to the one in Los Angeles said they are pretty spectacular and a lot of fun for the whole family. Their web site is http://www.medievaltimes.com/index2.htm . They even have a web page for "career opportunities"!

It's a great show but sadly, over within a couple of hours. It would be nice to find a full day or 2 day event that is similar to it.

Thank you for replying!
JA

I'm not aware of any living history groups in Canada, though I am quite sure there would be an SCA group in Montreal. I have been active in the SCA for the past 2 years. The combat is far from being accurate but it is still loads of fun. The combat is only a small part of it though. A lot of people try there best to make anything and everything as they would have in the middle ages. In the larger more active groups they have a lot of workshops on how armor, clothing, food and many other things would have been made in the middle ages. I would suggest you check out some of the events in your area and see if it is for you.

Try FireStryker or a forum dedicated to living history. Although the knightly stuff seems to be a bit thinner in the US and Canada than in Europe, its out there. Most events seem to be timelines and not battle recreations. There are a few people that post here who are active, but I don't think any of them are Canadian.

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I've never been to this but several folks I know had fun there. http://www.bicolline.org/bataille.html
I don't think these folks do "living history" quality portrayals but some of them might.

There are some fantastic 15th century re-enactors in Quebec. Also a couple terrific armourers: Eric Dube (http://www.armurerieduduche.com/) and Francois L' Archevêque, who may or may not be working with him. Check out the link section for more info on re-enactment groups.

There is a lot of interest in medieval history in Montreal and Quebec in general. You might check the member rolls here. At least a few of the posters are Quebecois and should be able to make suggestions for local activities. Just spend a bit of time looking around. Admittedly, there are a lot of medieval fantasy and performance oriented groups as well. That's pretty common anywhere I think.

So, here it is, the 2007 edition of Val-du-Fort. This year we add an "art and science" competition in the, already busy, scedule

Last year, over 150 persons came to St-Mathieu-du-Parc for the event. It was the first time that a historical-medieval event was held. It was a lot of fun, and the historical accuracy was respectable.

Val-du-Fort is a timeline (500 to 1500) with a special settlement for XVth c. If you need more info, please let me know by e-mail (hpeloquin at yahoo.com)
If you can read french, please visit our site: www.duchedesaxe.org/valdufort

For the inscription, since we don't have an English version, just send me a e-mailwith your:
Names,
e-mail adress,
Reenactment period,
Size of the camp
And the right amount check

It cost 30$can for an adult before june 1st, 40can$ at the gate. It is free for kids 14 or younger.

St-Mathieu is about 20 minutes north of Trois-Rivières (It is between Montréal and Québec) so you have to drive about 2 hours from the canadian/american border.

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